We can't wait to share this beautiful NC State Park with you! Get ready to add a new Eastern Carolina trail event to your fall calendar! These beginner friendly trails are highlighted with boardwalks and Spanish Moss. The barely rolling terrain allows for PR's in every distance. This event will feature a 10K Hike, 10K Race, Half Marathon Race, and a 50K Race! All races will be timed and all finishers who sign up in time will earn a sustainable wood medal. Trail distances are not exact. Our 10K is a little long and our Half has been a little short on most watches. This year the Half will have a short out and back to make sure everyone gets the distance. (Wouldn't want to mess up anyone's Strava goals) The Start/Finish is at the back of the park near the river beach access. Check in/cash only sign up(limited spots available) is as follows: 50k 8:00 am to 8:45 am (starts at 9:) Hike, 10k, Half 8:15 am to 9:15 am (starts at 9:30) No early packet pickup but feel free to message if you have
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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 — Washington, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 14.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Washington, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
